E-Commerce Performance Marketer

helps e-commerce brands growsmarter, faster, and more profitably.We're a, e-commerce focused agency founded in We've been behind the success of brands likeOld School,DermalHealth,GuanoBoost, andGranadilla, helping them scale sustainably through : Creative content & ad productionPaid media management (Google & Meta)Email & WhatsApp marketingShopify Website Conversion OptimisationBranding & design The Role: Paid Media Buyer This is a full-time, on-site role based at our new office in Sea Point, Cape Town. As a Junior Paid Media Buyer, you'll support the planning, setup, and optimisation of paid media campaigns across Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram) and Google Ads, specifically for e-commerce brands. You'll work closely with our head of performance marketing, and creative team to learn the Advertify way of running performance-driven campaigns and growing online stores. What You'll Be Doing Media Planning & Buying (with guidance) Assist in planning and setting up campaigns on Meta Ads and Google Ads. Help structure campaigns, ad sets, and ad groups for testing and performance. Support in managing and pacing advertising budgets across multiple client accounts. Performance & Analytics Monitor daily / weekly performance and flag trends, issues, or opportunities. Pull and organise data from Ads Manager, Google Ads and Google Analytics (GA4). Assist in preparing simple performance reports for internal use and client meetings. Creative & Strategy Collaboration Work with the creative team to match the right creatives with the right audiences. Participate in media strategy meetings and internal performance reviews. Share learnings from ads, audiences and platforms with the broader team. Learning & Development Stay up to date with platform changes, best practices, and e-commerce trends. Learn how to think beyond "clicks" and "likes" and focus on sales, ROAS and profit. What We're Looking For Core Skills & Mindset Media planning and media buying understanding or experience (agency or in-house). Strong analytical skills comfortable working with numbers and basic spreadsheets. Curious and eager to learn the details of performance marketing and e-commerce. Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to follow processes. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Enjoys working as part of a team and taking feedback onboard. Tools & Experience Some experience (even internship / freelance) with Meta Ads and / or Google Ads. Familiarity with TikTok Ads is a bonus, not a requirement. Any exposure to Shopify, WooCommerce or other online store platforms will count in your favour. Nice-to-have (not required, but great if you have them) Google Ads or Meta certifications. Examples of campaigns you've managed or helped manage (even small budgets). What We Offer On-site role in a modern Cape Town office with a collaborative, founder-led team. The chance to work with leading e-commerce brands in South Africa and beyond. Structured learning and professional development: exposure, coaching, and access to courses / certifications. Clear growth path from Junior Paid Media Buyer into Mid-Level / Senior Paid Media Specialist as you develop. A culture that values ownership, learning, and real performance – not vanity metrics. How to Apply Send us your CV and a brief cover letter or email that includes: Your experience (if any) with Meta Ads and / or Google Ads Why you're interested in e-commerce and performance marketing If you are accepted into the next round of interviews, you will be required to develop and present a paid advertising strategy for an e-commerce brand. Email your application to with the subject line: "E-commerce Performance Marketer (Junior) – (Your Name)" #J-18808-Ljbffr